Buy Recycled
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Why buy recycled products?The success of recycling depends on the industries that buy recycled materials for manufacturing. These manufacturers depend on the demand for products made from recycled materials. And this relies on you buying recycled products. |
What can you buy?
There are many innovative, exciting, and excellent quality recycled products available. These include:
| recycled material | end product |
|---|---|
| glass | wine glasses |
| metals and glass | jewellery, ornaments, art |
| paper | toilet tissue |
| plastic |
gardening tools, furniture, rubbish bags, hand bags, stationery |
| textiles | customised clothing |
| wood | toys |
| wool and yarn | cushions and covers |
Choose products that clearly state they are made from recycled materials and check the level of recycled content.
Products labelled ‘Post-Consumer Waste Content’ indicate they are made solely from recovered household or commercial waste. These products support recycling markets as they have been used at least once.
Products labelled 'Pre-consumer Waste Content’ are made from waste recovered during processing.
Where to buy recycled?
Links for companies that provide useful everyday products made from recycled materials can be found below: